Biohazard Service Worker

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting.

Pay

The starting wage rate is $16.20 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Winter recess

About the role

Custodial Services strives to provide high quality, customer service-oriented cleaning services to the university community. Building service workers provide routine and special cleaning services in campus buildings and residence halls, including restrooms, bathrooms, offices, and public areas. The nature and frequency of general cleaning and bio-hazardous clean-ups performed according to Custodial Services' Quality Control Program.

Responsibilities

• Empty wastebaskets and recycling containers per procedures. Carry trash outside to pick-up locations according to the assigned schedule. (10%)
• Spot clean walls, doors, partitions, switch plates, etc. Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, wax, and spray buff floors. Vacuum, spot clean, and shampoo carpeting. Clean white board in all common areas and study rooms. (20%)
• Dust all surfaces including desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, windowsills (secure windows if open), bookshelves, bookcases, walls, blinds, ceilings, and light fixtures. Clean interior glass and all types of furniture. (10%)
• Clean and disinfect restroom fixtures, clean mirrors, mop bathroom floors daily, and do showers, complete cleaning. Disinfect shower curtain. Police shower daily. Clean drinking fountains. (15%)
• Replenish all restroom supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels and soap. Request supplies in reasonable quantities, to avoid shortages and overstocking.
• Check stairwells daily. Clean handrails, door handles, and push bars. Sweep and mop stairwells. (20%)
• Perform bio-hazard cleanup using authorized bio-hazard spill kits and procedures campus wide inside campus buildings or outside on campus grounds, excluding parking lots and garages. This includes all bodily fluids that need to be treated as infectious hazards (blood, stool, vomit, urine, semen, and vaginal secretions). (10%)
• Follow university safety procedures; use appropriate safety gear; use caution when mixing chemicals and operating electrical equipment; immediately report any accidents and injuries to supervisor.
• Within assigned buildings, ensure that the university's recycling programs are carried out. Identify areas where building occupants are not properly recycling and report it to the supervisor. (5%)
• Keep track of all equipment assigned to building. Ensure that equipment is maintained in proper condition, and promptly turn equipment in for repair when needed.
• Assist coworkers in other areas and buildings when necessary; assist security and maintenance staff during emergencies.
• Recognize when assistance, training, and direction are needed so that work objectives are accomplished in a safe, complete, efficient, and timely manner. Alert the supervisor to these situations and assist as needed.
• Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms, lock doors and secure all windows. (5%)
• During the course of the daily work shift, report any quality control issues or problems identified in the building to the supervisor, and if possible, make appropriate recommendations to solve the matter.
• Communicate daily with supervisor to report achievements, progress, and problems. Actively seek out and suggest improvements to operations.
• Keep assigned custodial closets clean and neat. Identify and promptly report problems requiring Security or Maintenance assistance to supervisor.
• Cooperate with Security at all times and assist as needed in emergencies. (4%)
• Responsible for keys; sign in and out key rings before and after shift. (1%)

Requirements

• 3 years of cleaning experience in the commercial cleaning field, preferably in a large institution or hospitality environment.
• Experienced in bio-hazard clean ups or be trained in the proper procedures.
• High school education required.

Skills

• Ability to read (follow instructions), speak, and understand English.
• Familiarity with the proper use of cleaning tools, supplies, and safety equipment.
• Trained in the proper procedures of using a bio-hazard spill kit for the cleaning up and disposing of biohazardous materials.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Technical cleaning expertise, excellent performance, and good attendance.
• Familiarity with green cleaning techniques and materials.
• Sensitivity to the needs and programs of faculty, student, staff, and visitors to the university.
• Ability to work shifts and emergencies.
• Technical proficiency with commercial cleaning techniques, chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Understanding of university methods for hard floor maintenance, carpet cleaning, general cleaning, and project work.
• Ability to recognize cleaning problems and either recommend appropriate solutions or ask for guidance.
• Familiarity with hazards typical to the institution (radioactivity, asbestos, chemicals, etc.) and related safety equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to commercial cleaning chemicals and bio-hazard spill kits.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clean-up of infectious bodily fluids.
• Working around research involving hazardous materials (radioactive, biohazardous, and chemicals) that is conducted in many campus buildings.
• Work requires walking outdoors between buildings and may include noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, or dirty environments.
• Required Hepatitis-B inoculations. Other immunizations may be required in the future, depending on regulatory requirements.
• Occasional exposure to potential biological hazards.

Schedule

• Typical shifts are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., or assigned shift.
• Overtime and emergency hours may be required.
• The university is a non-smoking environment.
• This position is not eligible for the staff hybrid work program.